Sermons on jesus knocking: showing 121-135 of 195,535

"Jesus Teaches About Prayer"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Nov 19, 2003

God delights in our coming to Him in prayer. In heaven, we might see all that could have been ours if we would just "ask - seek - knock".

“Jesus Teaches About Prayer” Luke 11:5-10 INTRODUCTION: We CONTINUE in our series on “Lessons Jesus Taught”. Prayer was important to Jesus. He had just given His Disciples instructions on prayer – 11:1-4 If prayer was important to Jesus … how MUCH MORE IMPORTANT ought prayer be to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Seek, Then Knock And Then Ask. Then See What Will Happen For You!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jun 17, 2012

In this sermon outline I am changing the order of ask, seek and knock to seek, knock and ask. However, it will not change the message of Jesus. He still is the 'Prayer answering God' that loves us more than we can ever understand. God does want to a

SEEK, THEN KNOCK AND THEN ASK. THEN SEE WHAT WILL HAPPEN FOR YOU! Matthew 7:7-11 (KJV) 7 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: 8 For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11, Matthew 7:7-12

Jesus' Commands

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 6, 2022

The Ten Commandments are important, but are we aware of the commandments of Christ? Let’s look at some of Jesus’ commands in the Gospel of Matthew.

The Ten Commandments are important, but are we aware of the commandments of Christ? Let’s look at some of Jesus’ commands in the Gospel of Matthew. Repent What was an important focus of Jesus’ preaching? “From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Where Is The Hope When Death Knocks On The Door?”

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Aug 19, 2005

You and I are created in God’s image. God loves us and knows what worries us the most. He knew in eternity past, we would worry about death, life after death and the death of our love ones.

“Where Is The Hope When Death Knocks on the Door?” “And He shall wipe away every tear from their eyes, and there shall no longer be any death; there shall no longer be any mourning, or crying, or pain, the first things have passed away. And He who sits on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Ask, Seek, Knock - The Secret To The Christian Life Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Sep 15, 2023

We do not think as the world thinks. We do not worship as the world worships. We trust God. Period.

Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org I recently read a powerful description of the human brain in a book by R. Kent Hughes, Disciplines of a Godly Man: “The complex capacity of the human brain is the subject of ever-widening scientific wonder. Its ten ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Brethren

Knock It Off, You Big Cry Baby Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 1, 2012

A stsudy of the Gospel of Luke 12: 13 – 21

Luke 12: 13 – 21 Knock It Off, You Big Cry Baby 13 Then one from the crowd said to Him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.” 14 But He said to him, “Man, who made Me a judge or an arbitrator over you?” 15 And He said to them, “Take heed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Worlds Matter: They Lift Up Or Knock Down!

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Nov 9, 2015

Words are real things! They have the ability to lift up, or to knock down, to inspire, to encourage, or to discourage!

Words Matter! Captain Kelly Durant Scientists have studied how many words we speak a day. They have determined that men speak about 10,000 per day and women speak about 20,000. The problem is when men get home from work they usually have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:36-37

Denomination: Salvation Army

Ask, Seek, Knock: Getting Prayers Answered

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Apr 27, 2015

We must pursue God with all our heart and our prayer: and when we do so we must Ask with humility, Seek with Priority, and Knock with Tenacity

Ask, Seek, Knock: Getting Answers to Prayer Introduction: Jean McMahon wrote in the Reader's Digest “Attending church in Kentucky, we watched an especially verbal and boisterous child being hurried out, slung under his irate father's arm. No one in the congregation so much as raised an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Knocked Down? Stay Down? Get Up?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 29, 2003

Ministry and working with real people can be so draining, we must ARISE and Go to the Father with joy, zeal, and enthusiasm to accomplish His Plan.

KNOCKED DOWN! STAY DOWN? OR GET UP? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Luke 15:18 I WILL ARISE AND GO to my Father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee. Jeremiah 20:9 Then I said, I will not make mention of Him, nor speak any more in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:18, Jeremiah 20:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"When ‘bad Luck’ Knocks Us Down” Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 4, 2023

The story of Joseph being sold into slavery provides a compelling example of moments when it seems like "bad luck" has come our way when God may be up to something else.

WHY DID THAT HAPPEN? There are moments when we feel like bad luck knocked us down. - We will get into the specifics that this passage details as we go through the sermon, but this is obviously a passage with some “just-so-happened” moments. - To use the common vernacular, someone might say, “Oh, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:12-36

Denomination: Baptist

It's A Hard Knock Life Series

Contributed by Ian Whitmore on Aug 1, 2024

Whenever doubt creeps into your life remind yourself. Every time you begin to question remind yourself. Every time others may question remind yourself. Remind yourself that God has promised victory.

Text: Psalm 42-43 There is a movie that came out in the 80s called Annie. Has anyone seen this movie before or heard of it? Well if not the premise of this movie was following this little redhead girl named Annie who lived in an awful orphanage. I mean it was terrible. But one of the most famous ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Welcome Jesus"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 20, 2016

How do we welcome Jesus by saying I am so glad to see you, come in, make yourself at home, and Now let me show you around? Martha did the welcoming but Mary did the worshipping. Which part is better?

“Welcome Jesus” Luke 10:38-42 1st thing we might do is say, "I am so glad to see you" 2nd thing we might say is, "Come right in" 3rd thing we might say is, ""Make yourself at home" 4th we may say, “Let me show you around” 1. Martha Probably ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Methodist

Ask, Seek, Knock: Transformed By Truth Matthew 7:7-8 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 22, 2024

Today, we delve into the transformative words of Matthew 7:7-8, where Jesus invites us into a deeper relationship with Him through the powerful principles of asking, seeking, and knocking. Join me as we explore the transformative truth found in persistent and faith-filled prayer.

Ask, Seek, Knock: Transformed by Truth Matthew 7:7-8 Introduction: Today, we delve into the transformative words of Matthew 7:7-8, where Jesus invites us into a deeper relationship with Him through the powerful principles of asking, seeking, and knocking. Join me as we explore the transformative ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8, Jeremiah 29:13, Revelation 3:20, James 4:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are Only A Few Going To Be Saved? The Answer Isn't Cheap

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 18, 2022

Salvation isn't as easy as one might think. Jesus answer is surprising.

8.21.22 Luke 13:22–29 22 He went on his way from one town and village to another, teaching, and making his way to Jerusalem. 23 Someone said to him, “Lord, are only a few going to be saved?” He said to them, 24 “Strive to enter through the narrow door, because many, I tell you, will try to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: Lutheran

The "Us" Petition Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 25, 2017

Opportunity knocks once, temptation knocks the door down!

A. FAST AND PRAY THE US PETITION “Lord, when I pray, I’ll follow this pattern: My Father in heaven, may Your name be holy, in my life on earth as Your name is holy in heaven. 10May Your kingdom come in my life on earth as Your kingdom rules in heaven. May Your will be done in my life on earth as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist